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BN57 MSU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,324 mi
Last recorded154,324 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 MSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 154,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 150,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 144,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 138,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 136,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 136,300 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 133,744 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear N/S + O/S Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jan 2020 133,744 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear N/S + O/S Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,501 miles

Both front lower front arms perished and worn

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,205 miles

Both rear tyre treads very low.

Child seat fitted n/s/r.

Front bumper damaged.

Front pads appear low.

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

O/s/r side lamp dim.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,926 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 92,627 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

front discs heavily worn

rear pads very low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,724 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 60,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,282 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BN57 MSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN57 MSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN57 MSU?

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What year was BN57 MSU registered?

BN57 MSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is BN57 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 MSU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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